Cibo is an established Italian restaurant at 3 Russell Gardens, close to Kensington Olympia. Its intimate rooms, Mediterranean character and attentive service give the restaurant the warmth of a neighbourhood favourite, while the carefully prepared food continues to attract diners from across London.
Seafood is a particular strength, appearing in starters such as octopus with green beans and potatoes and pasta filled with crab. Fresh ingredients and confident Italian seasoning allow the natural flavours to lead, whether a dish centres on shellfish, vegetables, cured meat or a simple combination of olive oil and herbs.
Pasta remains central to the experience, with lobster spaghetti in its own sauce among the restaurant’s recognised dishes. Fish changes with availability, while substantial meat choices such as calf’s liver provide an alternative for diners who want to move beyond pasta and seafood.
The wine selection supports the kitchen’s regional Italian approach, and the unhurried pace makes Cibo particularly suited to relaxed dinners and special occasions. Desserts, coffee and petits fours bring the meal to a polished conclusion, reinforcing the generous hospitality for which this long standing Kensington restaurant is known.
Address: 3 Russell Gardens, Kensington, London W14 8EZ, United Kingdom
Cibo Kensington Menu
Garlic Bread
Plain
With Tomato
With Cheese
With Cheese & Mushrooms
With Tomato, Onions & Chillies
Half Cheese, Half Tomato
Marinated olives, fresh bread, olive oil & balsamic (v)
Starters
DEEP FRIED BRIE
Orange chutney, rocket salad
PÂTÉ DELLA CASA
Chicken liver & Cointreau pâté, fresh bread
CALAMARI FRITTI
In a homemade sweet and tangy barbeque sauce
SPICY CHICKEN WINGS
Chilli, coriander, garlic
SALMON & PRAWNS
Salmon, cocktail sauce, rocket, homemade bread
PARMA HAM
Parmesan cheese, rocket olive oil, balsamic glaze
GAMBERONI AGLIO PICCANTE
King Prawns with chilli and garlic in white wine sauce
Pasta
PENNE ‘ARRABIATTA’
Pasta tubes in a spicy salami, chilli peppers and tomato sauce
LINGUINE ‘PESCATORE’
Linguine, sautéed with a selection of seafood, garlic, olive oil, chilli, fresh tomatoes, white wine and basil
PENNE POLLO E FUNGHI
Chicken and mushroom in a creamy white wine sauce
RISOTTO CARNE
Served with chicken, salami in spicy tomato sauce
LOBSTER RAVIOLI
In a white wine, creamy tomato sauce with a hint of chilli & baby prawns
TRADITIONAL LASAGNE
Layers of pasta with slow cooked Bolognese sauce, mozzarella
CANNELONI
LINGUINE BOLOGNESE
LINGUINE CARBONARA
Pizza
Fresh hand crafted & baked flat bread pizza, using the best mozzarella, Gold OO Flour. Gluten free available.
MARGHERITA (V)
Mozzarella, tomato, oregano
TOSCANA (V)
Goats cheese, Tomato, sun dried tomatoes, basil and olives
VESUVIO
Mozzarella, tomato, fresh chilli, salami, spicy sausage
PESCATORE
Tomato, Scottish smoked salmon, tuna and prawns (no mozzarella)
Main Courses
POLLO KEBAB ‘SWINGER’
Breast of chicken, marinated in herbs & olive oil, served with garlic sauce & fries
POLLO FUNGHI
Breast of chicken cooked with mushrooms, onions white wine & cream sauce
Cibo Classico
FILLETO KEBAB ‘SWINGER’
Fillet of beef, marinated in herbs & olive oil, served with garlic sauce & fries
AGNELLO RUSTICO
Rustic Lamb henry, red wine, carrots, celery, plum tomatoes, garlic, rosemary
Ciabatta
MEATBALL CIABATTA
Meatballs in a tomato sauce, chillis & mozzarella
BREADED HALLOUMI CIABATTA
Breaded hallloumi served with sweet chilli sauce
PROPER FISH FINGER BUTTY BREADED CIABATTA
Breaded fish goujons in homemade tartar sauce
PRAWN & SMOKED SALMON CIABATTA
Prawns & smoked salmon in seafood sauce with lemon & rocket
Brunch Favourites
Chicken Ceaser Salad
Grilled chicken, onions, cucumber, olives, peppers in a Ceasar dressing
Greek Salad
Small or Large
Avocado smoked salmon
Topped with rocket
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Toasted muffins, poached eggs, smoked salmon, & Hollandaise
SOUP OF THE DAY
Our chef’s daily creation. Crafted with the freshest seasonal ingredients & fresh bread
Set Menu
3 Course Set Menu – Any Starter, Any Main Course, Pizza or Pasta & Any Dessert*
£25.95 (Excluding Fridays & Saturdays and excluding Cibo Classico & subject to change during festive periods)